Since this film is a notable entry from the —famous for its high production values and surreal "Faustian bargain" plot—it usually gets a lot of love from vintage cinephiles and "cult movie" fans. Option 1: For Film Buffs (Cinephile Style)
#CultCinema #GoldenAge #1970sMovies #MaryMary1977 #FilmHistory Option 2: Short & Punchy (Social Media/Letterboxd)
😈 Selling your soul for a "miracle potion" usually has a catch. In Mary! Mary! (1977), that catch involves the Devil, a lot of pool scenes, and a legendary performance by John Leslie. Peak 70s aesthetic. 🍹✨ Source Option 3: Did You Know? (Trivia Style) Mary! Mary! (1977)
A husband's desperate deal with the devil goes very, very wrong. Source Quick Movie Facts: Release Date: February 14, 1977 (NYC Premiere) Source Genre: Adult / Supernatural Comedy Runtime: 80 Minutes
Did you know that Mary! Mary! (1977) is often compared to the works of Ingmar Bergman for its "Dance of Death" ending? 💀 It’s one of the few films from its era that combines eroticism with a genuine attempt at surrealist dark comedy. Director: Bernard Morris Starring: John Leslie, Constance Money, and Sharon Thorpe Since this film is a notable entry from
🎬 Ever seen a Faustian bargain with a... "stiff" twist? Bernard Morris’s Mary! Mary! (1977) is more than just a Golden Age relic. It’s a surreal, beautifully shot trip into 70s weirdness. When Ned sells his soul to the Devil for "superhuman endurance," things get predictably (and hilariously) out of hand.
Full of high-gloss cinematography and that signature 1970s dreamlike atmosphere. If you like your cult cinema with a side of supernatural comedy, this is a deep cut worth digging up. Source 🍹✨ Source Option 3: Did You Know
Stylized, comedic, and strangely artistic for its genre.